Lepidion microcephalus Cowper, 1956
Small-headed cod
Lepidion microcephalus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  48 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 75154) recorded from the continental slope (Ref. 9563, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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